A REVAMPED Birmingham Super Prix being given the green light would drastically improve the city’s world standing, motor racing fans and haters all agreed today.

Brummies of all ages said that the reintroduction of the motor race, which was staged on the streets of the city from 1986 to 1990, would prove a huge boost in Birmingham’s bid to be recognised as a major player around the world.

Yesterday, the Birmingham Mail revealed that former Formula One boss Eddie Jordan believed it was time for the Super Prix to be reconsidered in the city.

And Birmingham City Council confirmed they would enter talks over staging the race if a major financial backer came forward.

The Birmingham Super Prix attracted crowds of around 60,000 to watch Formula 3000 cars speeding at 120mph around the city for five years.

Today, the people of Birmingham added their voice to the growing number of people demanding the race should be reinstated.

Gary Bridge, aged 38, a financial advisor from Shirley, said: “Without doubt it would be great for the city.

“I remember when it was here last, there were musicians on the streets and the atmosphere was amazing.

“It would bring more visitors to our city too.”

David Rowbury, aged 59, from Hodge Hill, added: “If the Super Prix was brought back here it would put us back on the map again. We always seem to be in the shadow of London, so why not relaunch it here?”

Lauren Wright, aged 17, a student from Bewdley, said: “An event as big as that would attract all the big stars like the Grand Prix races around the world.

“It would be good to see the big names coming here, even if it is just to watch the racing.”

Her friend, Emma Williams, aged 18, also a student from Bewdley, added: “You never know, you might get the likes of Paris Hilton coming to watch the superstars and racing drivers. Now that would be good for the city.”

But there was a word of warning from some Brummies. Anneliese Cheslin, from Stourbridge, said: “It would be good for the city but it sounds like a lot of it depends on cash.

“Will somebody come forward to back it?

“If so, it will be something for the young people of the city to really enjoy.”